Snapzzz,
Not been skiing during the Christmas Holiday however, have been 3 times during the white week in Austria at the begining of December. Always been bags of snow and the price is much cheaper. Just a thought :wink: A good kick start to your Christmas break.
Christmas Skiing advice.
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Started by Snapzzz in Ski Chatter 28-Feb-2011 - 13 Replies
AlistairS
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
I just love the gravitational pull
Zell Belle
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Just my tuppence worth on booking early or late. We went on 27 December 2 years ago to Zell am See for New Year. We only decided to go in September and although we got the flights booked easily enough a lot of the apartments and hotels were booked out. We did eventually get an apartment and it was a fantastic holiday but I would say if you get a reasonable deal then just book it. Ria x
Dorset Boy
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Christmas week is usually a little quieter than new year as NY is a bigger event in Europe. NY is normally the busiest week of the season in France.
Skied in Flaine over NY 2 years ago, and there were one or two queues at peak times on the main lifts but nothing horrendous, but then the snow was excellent.
If Flaine, which accomodation are you considering?
Skied in Flaine over NY 2 years ago, and there were one or two queues at peak times on the main lifts but nothing horrendous, but then the snow was excellent.
If Flaine, which accomodation are you considering?
Volf
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Dates this year will probably be from 24th - 31st December.
Snow this year was excellent in Montgenevre. Christmas is more expensive than January, but cheaper and less crowded than new year and half-term (about 1/3 cheaper).
This year most resorts probably had better snow at Christmas than they did for half-term week.
Get a nice chalet, roast a capon, bring a few small presents... lovely
Snow this year was excellent in Montgenevre. Christmas is more expensive than January, but cheaper and less crowded than new year and half-term (about 1/3 cheaper).
This year most resorts probably had better snow at Christmas than they did for half-term week.
Get a nice chalet, roast a capon, bring a few small presents... lovely
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Ski Montgenevre with Ski Etoile - no queues, snow sure
Frostbite
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Snapzz,
Have seen many 3 & 4 star hotels ( inc flight & transfer) , half board reduced to around the £300/wk mark for xmas week ( but this wont be the case if you want new years eve as well!).
As others have stated, new years is highly sought after and usually top price.
If you want xmas & not new years eve, wait & get a bargain where the snow is.
FB
Have seen many 3 & 4 star hotels ( inc flight & transfer) , half board reduced to around the £300/wk mark for xmas week ( but this wont be the case if you want new years eve as well!).
As others have stated, new years is highly sought after and usually top price.
If you want xmas & not new years eve, wait & get a bargain where the snow is.
FB
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Snapzzz
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Thanks to everyone who replied....all points noted and i am considering my next move.....
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Topic last updated on 02-March-2011 at 20:33